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Cat s Eye and Mellite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.5-3.8
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
1,1 ; 3,2
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2 O 4
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cat s Eye and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cat s Eye and Mellite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Cat s Eye and Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cat s Eye- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Cat s Eye and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Cat s Eye and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Cat s Eye and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Cat s Eye is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.